Taneytown public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The City Council will review the monthly financial report and accounts payables. The agenda includes a contract award for Memorial Park courts and a design proposal for Roberts Mill Road and Broad Street.
- Award of contract for Memorial Park tennis and basketball courts
- CDM Smith proposal for Roberts Mill Road & Broad Street reconstruction
- CDM Smith 2022 rate schedule
- Resolution 2021-22 regarding December water allocation
- Community Village discussion
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will receive a sewer compliance update from CDM Smith and discuss water allocation for December. The body will also review contracts for park courts and road reconstruction design services.
- Resolution 2021–22 regarding water allocation for December
- Award of contract for Memorial Park tennis and basketball courts
- CDM Smith proposal for Roberts Mill Road & Broad Street Reconstruction Design & Bidding Services
- CDM Smith rate schedule for 2022
- Discussion regarding Community Village
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss the status of active site plans and subdivisions. The Director of Planning and Zoning reported there are no action items for this meeting.
- Active site plans: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade's Crossing Community Center, FP Duff additions, and Storage Today
- Active subdivisions: Meadowbrook Section 7
- Construction phase projects: Sheetz, Evapco, The Georges On York, Taneytown Crossing, and Tannery Barn
- Review of City Code, Chapter 205-35.1 Community Village
- Updates on the 2019 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two public hearings to consider zoning requests. The body will review a setback variance for a residential deck and a special exception for a commercial entertainment venue.
- Case 2021-214: Variance request for an 8’ setback for a deck at 34 Gaines Mill Circle
- Case 2021-216: Special exception request for a video game arcade center/E-sports arena at 1 Broad Street
- Case 2021-216: Variance request for parking at 1 Broad Street to allow 1 spot per 3 seats
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss the annexation of the Sewell property and approve several resolutions. The agenda includes updates to the 2022 fee schedule and a police taser policy. The body will also review the demolition of the Festival Park building.
- Annexation Resolution 2021–15A and Agreement for Sewell Property
- Resolution 2021–21: 2022 fee schedule addition of pavilion rental rates
- Resolution 2021–19 regarding Paper alley – School Lane
- Police taser policy
- Festival Park building demolition
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will discuss the annexation of the Sewell property and updates to the city's fee schedule. The body will also review police taser policy and the demolition of the Festival Park building.
- Sewell Annexation Agreement and Annexation Resolution 2021–15A
- Resolution 2021–21: 2022 fee schedule addition of pavilion rental rates
- Resolution 2021–19 regarding paper alleys
- Police taser policy
- Festival Park building demolition
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will review a 2021 audit presentation by DeLeon and Stang. The body will also address the purchase of a skid steer loader and a nomination for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- 2021 Audit presentation by DeLeon and Stang
- Purchase of skid steer loader
- Board of Zoning Appeals nomination
Council Workshop/Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The body is scheduled to adopt an ordinance amending the Community Village Zone and a development agreement for Meade’s Crossing.
- Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant
- Ordinance 05 – 2021: Amendment to Community Village Zone
- Fifth Amendment to Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement – Meade’s Crossing
- Resolution 2021 – 18: Water Allocation for October 2021
- Resolution 2021 – 19: Paper alleys
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will consider a site plan approval waiver for a pavilion and review two Zoning Board of Appeals cases. The body will also discuss the status of several active site plans and subdivisions.
- Site plan approval waiver request for a pavilion at 5525 Taneytown Pike (Maryland Event Rentals)
- Case 2021-214: Variance for deck permit at 34 Gaines Mill Circle
- Case 2021-215: Variance and special exception for E Sports Arena at 1 Broad Street
- Discussion of active site plans including Bollinger Park Phase One and Storage Today
- Review of active subdivisions including Meadowbrook Section 7
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022. The body will also review a zoning amendment for the Community Village Zone and water allocation for September 2021.
- Ordinance 05-2021: Amendment to Community Village Zone
- Ordinance 06-2021: Fiscal Year 2021 Final Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 07-2021: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2021-16: Water Allocation for September 2021
- Fifth Amendment to the Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement for Meade’s Crossing
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Community Village Zoning Code and the Meade’s Crossing Development Rights and Responsibility Agreement. The body will also consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Presentations on sewer planning and Community Development Block Grants are scheduled.
- Public hearing on Fifth Amendment to Development Rights and Responsibility Agreement – Meade’s Crossing
- Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance 05-2021 to amend Community Village Zone
- Adoption of Ordinance 06-2021 (FY2021 Final Budget Amendment) and Ordinance 07-2021 (FY2022 Budget Amendment #1)
- Resolution 2021-16 regarding Water Allocation for September 2021
- Reappointment of William (Bill) Kennedy to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (2021-2024)
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to review several site plan waivers and preliminary approvals. The body will also consider an amendment to the Community Village Zone ordinance.
- Site plan approval waiver for a pavilion at 4150 Sells Mill Rd (Taneytown Baptist Church)
- Preliminary subdivision plan approval for Meadowbrook Section 7
- Preliminary Site Plan for 2931 FSK Highway (F. P. Duffy)
- Site plan approval waiver for storage sheds at THS and Roberts Mill Parks
- Ordinance 02-2021 Amendment to Community Village Zone regarding DRRAs and Sheds
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The body will also vote on the appointment of a Zoning Administrator and rules for city parks.
- Ordinance 06-2021: Fiscal Year 2021 Final Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 07-2021: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2021-14: Rules for Various City Parks
- Resolution 2021-12: Appointment of Zoning Administrator
- Discussion of Sewell Annexation Agreement and Catholic Charities Lease Renewal
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will review budget amendments for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The body is also considering the appointment of a Zoning Administrator and rules for city parks. Discussions include annexation agreements and lease renewals.
- Ordinance 06-2021: Fiscal Year 2021 Final Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 07-2021: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2021-12: Appointment of Zoning Administrator
- Harney Road Annexation and Sewell Annexation Agreement
- Catholic Charities Lease Renewal and Trinity Church parking lot license agreement
Planning Commission
The commission will review an amendment regarding shed placement for the Village at Meade’s Crossing. Members will also discuss several active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.
- Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement amendment for Village at Meade’s Crossing sheds
- Ordinance 02-2021: Amendment to Community Village Zone
- Active Site Plans: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade’s Crossing Community Center, FP Duffy additions, and Storage Today
- Construction Phase Projects: Sheetz, Evapco, The Georges On York, and Tanney Barn
- Carroll County Update: Water & Sewer Master Plan fall amendments and comprehensive rezoning
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt a resolution for July 2021 water allocation and ratify a resolution for the Building Improvement Program. The body will also discuss the Town and County Agreement and revised parks capital funding for fiscal year 2022.
- Resolution 2021–10: Water Allocation for July 2021
- Resolution 2021–11: Building Improvement Program
- Town and County Agreement
- Revised use of parks capital funding for fiscal year 2022
- Oath of Office for LeRoy Hand
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will review meeting minutes and receive a delegation regarding the Harney Road annexation. The council also intends to vote on the selection of a councilmember and discuss various new business items.
- Harney Road annexation reception
- Resolution 2021-10: Water Allocation for July 2021
- Revised use of parks capital funding for fiscal year 2022
- Selection of a Councilmember (vote expected)
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will review a preliminary plan for Meadowbrook Section 7 and a shed variance for 2 Dunkle Court. The body will also receive updates on active site plans and subdivisions.
- Meadowbrook Section 7 Preliminary Plan presentation by CLSI
- Board of Appeals Case 2021-215 regarding a shed variance at 2 Dunkle Court
- Status updates on Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade’s Crossing Community Center
- Review of active projects including Storage Today and FP Duffy additions
- Construction phase updates for Sheetz, Evapco, and The Georges On York
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt a resolution for June 2021 water allocation. The body will also review a contract for parking lot demolition and construction at Taneytown Memorial Park and a hire recommendation for Director of Planning and Zoning.
- Resolution 2021–09: Water Allocation for June 2021
- Contract award for Taneytown Memorial Park parking lot demolition/construction
- Recommendation for hire: Director of Planning and Zoning
- Special Event Approval: Uniontown Bible Church Soccer Camp at Robert’s Mill Park
- Annexation request and Comprehensive Plan update
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will discuss several new business items including a contract for Taneytown Memorial Park. The agenda also includes an annexation request, a recommendation to hire a Director of Planning and Zoning, and a comprehensive plan update.
- Contract award for Taneytown Memorial Park parking lot demolition/construction
- Recommendation for hire: Director of Planning and Zoning
- Annexation request
- Comprehensive Plan update
- Special Event Approval: Uniontown Bible Church Soccer Camp at Robert’s Mill Park
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will meet virtually to review a revised forest conservation plat and a county planning report. The body will also discuss the status of several active site plans and subdivisions.
- Request for certification of the Carroll County 2020 Annual Planning Report
- Request for approval of a Revised Forest Conservation Plat at 2 Dunkle Court
- Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade’s Crossing Community Center site plans
- Status update on Meadowbrook Section 7 subdivision
- County updates on Comprehensive Rezoning, Water & Sewer Master Plan, and Transportation Master Plan
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt resolutions regarding the personnel manual and May 2021 water allocation. The body will also consider a contract extension for Ecker’s Lawn Service and a bid award for Micro C Bulk storage.
- Resolution 2021–07: Amendments to Personnel Manual
- Resolution 2021–08: Water Allocation for May 2021
- Contract extension consideration for Ecker’s Lawn Service
- Award of bid for Micro C Bulk storage
- Special Event Approval: Welcome Home Lifestyle Home Show/Expo at Memorial Park
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will review previous meeting minutes and consider several new business items. Discussion topics include a contract extension for Ecker’s Lawn Service and the award of a bid for Micro C Bulk storage.
- Resolution 2021-07: Amendments to Personnel Manual
- Resolution 2021-08: Water Allocation for May 2021
- Contract extension consideration/approval for Ecker’s Lawn Service
- Special Event Approval: Welcome Home Lifestyle Home Show/Expo at Memorial Park
- Award of bid: Micro C Bulk storage
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to review concept site development plans and a site plan waiver. The body will also receive updates on the Carroll County Municipal Manual and various active construction projects.
- FP Duffy Expansion concept site development plan
- Storage Today self-storage concept site development plan for the 90-100 block of York Street
- Taneytown History Museum request for Site Plan Waiver for a storage shed at 340 E. Baltimore St.
- Review of Carroll County Municipal Manual
- Status updates on projects including Bollinger Park Phase One and Meadowbrook subdivisions
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to adopt the operating budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body will also consider bid awards for infrastructure and park projects.
- Adoption of Ordinance 02-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Ordinance 03-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Rate
- Adoption of Ordinance 04-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Rate
- Award of Bid for waste water treatment plant sludge dewatering upgrade
- Award of Bid for Robert’s Mill Park
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the FY 2021–2022 budget and constant yield tax rate.
- Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget and Constant Yield tax rate
- Ordinance 02–2021: Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Operating Budget
- Ordinance 03–2021: Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Tax Rate
- Ordinance 04–2021: Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Water and Sewer Rate
- Resolution 2021–06: Water Allocation for April 2021
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review a preliminary plan for Bollinger Park and a site development plan for the Village at Meade’s Crossing Clubhouse and Pool. The body will also receive updates on active subdivisions and master plan amendments.
- Bollinger Park Preliminary Plan presentation by City of Taneytown and CDM Smith
- Village at Meade’s Crossing Clubhouse and Pool site development plan request for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval
- Spring Water & Sewer Master Plan Amendment update
- Transportation Master Plan update
Ethics Commission Meeting
The Ethics Commission will meet to review candidate disclosure forms. This is the only item of new business listed on the agenda.
- Review of candidate disclosure forms
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to introduce the operating budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body will also vote on a budget amendment and water allocation for March 2021.
- Introduction of Ordinance 02-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget
- Introduction of Ordinance 03-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Rate
- Introduction of Ordinance 04-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Rate
- Adoption of Ordinance 01-2021: Budget Amendment #1
- Reduction of Construction Surety for Meade’s Crossing
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to introduce the operating budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body will also consider the adoption of a budget amendment and water allocation for March 2021.
- Ordinance 02-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget
- Ordinance 03-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Rate
- Ordinance 04-2021: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Rate
- Ordinance 01-2021: Budget Amendment #1
- Request from The Village at Meade’s Crossing to allow sheds in a Community Village
Budget Workshop FY 2022
The Mayor and City Council will review the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body will also discuss the tax rate and constant yield tax rate.
- Review of FY 2021-2022 General Fund Operating Budget
- Review of FY 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Fund Operating Budget
- Review of FY 2021-2022 Capital Budget
- Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Tax Rate/Constant Yield Tax Rate
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider final subdivision approval for Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 Section B and a concept approval for Meadowbrook Section 7. The body will also receive updates on active site plans and construction projects.
- Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 Section B Request for Final Subdivision Approval
- Meadowbrook Section 7 Concept presentation and request for Concept Approval
- Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
- Discussion of Meade’s Crossing Community Center site plan
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss a budget amendment and water allocation for February 2021. The body will also review an amendment to the employee manual regarding extended emergency policy.
- Ordinance 01 – 2021 – Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2021 – 03 – Water Allocation for February 2021
- Resolution 2021 – 04 – Employee manual amendment regarding extended emergency policy
- Special Event Approval for Susan G. Komen Promise Ride at Memorial Park on 6/13/21
- Boards and Commissions nominations
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss a budget amendment and an employee manual update. The body is set to adopt a resolution regarding water allocation for February 2021. Other business includes a special event request for Memorial Park.
- Ordinance 01 – 2021: Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2021 – 04: Employee manual amendment regarding extended emergency policy
- Resolution 2021 – 03: Water Allocation for February 2021
- Special Event Approval: Susan G. Komen Promise Ride at Memorial Park on 6/13/21
- Removal of Parks Advisory Board member
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to adopt ordinances and resolutions regarding city fees and water allocation. The body will also receive a delegation from Meade’s Crossing.
- Adoption of Ordinance 07 – 2020 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Adoption of Resolution 2020 – 14 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Adoption of Resolution 2020 – 15 for the 2021 fee schedule
- Adoption of Resolution 2021 – 01 for January 2021 water allocation
- Adoption of Resolution 2021 – 02 for Bay Restoration Hardship Exemption
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt ordinances and resolutions regarding city fees and water allocation. The body will also review the monthly financial report and accounts payables.
- Adoption of Ordinance 07-2020 amending Chapter 153 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Adoption of Resolution 2020-14 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Adoption of Resolution 2020-15 regarding the 2021 fee schedule
- Adoption of Resolution 2021-01 regarding water allocation for January 2021
- Introduction of Resolution 2021-02 regarding Bay Restoration Hardship Exemption